LAKE ELSINORE — The first time Paloma Valley’s junior wide receiver/punt returner Mason Carvalho touched the ball, you just knew he was in for a big night.

Carvalho scored the Wildcats’ first three touchdowns, leading Paloma Valley to a 48-10 win over host Temescal Canyon in the Sunbelt League opener for both teams.

On Temescal Canyon’s first punt of the game, Carvalho received the kick and raced 66 yards for a touchdown. He then added two touchdowns on receptions of 27 and 38 yards from quarterback Chance Nolan in the second quarter to give Paloma Valley a 20-0 lead.

“He plays so hard and is just a pleasure to coach,” said Paloma Valley coach Tom Tello. “He just makes plays.”

Carvalho hauled in seven catches for 190 yards in the first half, and ended the night with 258 all-purpose yards.

Paloma Valley (5-1, 1-0) dominated the game on both sides of the ball as the Wildcat defense held Temescal Canyon (2-4, 0-1) to minus seven yards rushing in the first half and forced eight Titan punts in the first three quarters.

The Wildcats outgained the Titans 482 yards to 97 on the night, and defeated Temescal Canyon for the fifth consecutive time.

“The D-line played really well. They dominated the line of scrimmage all night,” said Tello.

Down 7-0, the Titans had an opportunity to tie the game after recovering a fumble on the Wildcat 37, but three plays netted minus five yards and Temescal Canyon was forced to punt.

The Titans were able to move the ball into Paloma Valley territory four times in the first three quarters, but were unable to come away with any points.

Paloma Valley increased its lead to 34-0 at the half when Steven Bradshaw scored from two yards out and Tyrese Tillman added a 4-yard touchdown run.

In the third quarter, Nolan connected with Thomas Eddington on a 27-yard touchdown. Nolan completed 14 of 20 passes for 271 yards and added 87 yards rushing.

The Titans got on the board in the fourth quarter on Mikey Ibarra’s 45-yard field goal and closed out the scoring when running back Alex Sanchez scored on a 15-yard run.